Aerosol Generating Device Custom Mode Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic cigarettes lack versatility in their working modes, failing to adapt to varying user demands across different time periods, as they are typically preset and do not allow for user customization.

Innovation Solution

An aerosol generating device with a control method that enables users to access a custom mode through a user interface, allowing selection, editing, and saving of smoking modes, including parameters like heating temperature, frequency, and power, which can be stored and recalled, along with predefined modes for different moods, seasons, ages, genders, and health management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If preset working modes are used in conventional electronic cigarettes, then the device structure remains simple, but the adaptability to different user demands and time periods deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to user demandsVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic working modes that can be adjusted in real-time based on user input and environmental conditions. The control unit dynamically modifies heating parameters, puff detection sensitivity, and aerosol generation characteristics according to time of day, user preferences, and usage patterns, transforming a static device into an adaptive system that evolves with user needs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes multiple operating parameters including heating temperature, power consumption, puff duration, and aerosol flow rate to create different working modes. By varying these parameters based on time periods and user demands, the system achieves high adaptability without requiring fundamentally different hardware configurations for each mode

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple preset working modes are provided, then the adaptability improves, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to mode selection complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworking mode varietyVSAvoidmode selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service functionality where the device automatically learns and adapts to user preferences through continuous usage monitoring. The control unit analyzes puff patterns, timing, and intensity to automatically adjust working parameters, eliminating the need for manual mode selection while maintaining adaptability to different user demands and time periods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent pre-configures multiple working modes with different parameter sets optimized for various scenarios (morning, afternoon, evening, different user states). These pre-configured modes are readily available for instant selection or automatic activation, reducing the cognitive load and operational complexity for users while providing comprehensive adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If user customization options are added, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidcontrol system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal control architecture where a single control unit handles multiple functions including puff detection, heating control, mode selection, parameter adjustment, and data storage. This multi-functional design allows extensive customization capabilities while avoiding the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables users to customize and save personalized smoking modes, enhancing user experience by adapting to various preferences and needs, thereby providing a more flexible and adaptable aerosol generation system.

Implementation Method 1

a heating unit configured for heating the atomized liquid to a predetermined temperature to generate the aerosol

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Data Source

PatentEP3287022B1Control method and aerosol generating device using same
Publication Date: 2020.06.03 SHENZHEN FIRST UNION TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a control method of an aerosol generating device. The control method includes the following steps. In step S100, the aerosol generating device is powered on. In step S200, the aerosol generating device displays a plurality of preset smoking modes and an option of establishing a new smoking mode. In step S300, when a user selects a preset smoking mode, step S400 is executed. In step S400, when the user chooses to execute the preset smoking mode, step S520 is executed. In step S520, the aerosol generating device works in the smoking mode when the user inhales.